Those Astounding Bridges!

How many famous bridges can you name? Take a few minutes and find out how much you really know about the greatest bridges of all time! There are pictures by each question where you can get a glimpse of these awesome bridges.

  1. A suspended bridge not to miss if you're ever in San Francisco. This bridge was built in 1937. Approximately 9 million people visit it yearly! Despite its name, this bridge is actually painted what has been called "International Orange" and the color was chosen because it seemed to fit in well with its surroundings. This bridge's architect was Joseph Strauss. This bridge is the…

    Humber Bridge
    Golden Gate Bridge
    Sydney Harbour Bridge
    Brooklyn Bridge


  2. This bridge was a vision of John A. Roebling, who is also the inventor of wire cables. It was completed in 1883 and uses approximately 14,357 miles of galvanized steel wire. This bridge is capable of supporting 12,000 tons! You will find this bridge if you ever visit New York City. This bridge is the…

    Akahi-Kaikyo
    Humber Bridge
    Storebaelt
    Brooklyn Bridge




  3. This is the world's largest steel arch bridge and you will not find it in the United States. Composed of steel, the top of its arch is 134 meters above sea level. (Phew…that would be a climb!) Dr. J.J. C Bradfield was the architect of this bridge in 1932. This bridge is the…

    Le Pont De Normandie
    Golden Gate Bridge
    Sydney Harbour Bridge
    Storebaelt




  4. This bridge is the longest suspension bridge (3456 meters long!), and its construction withstands earthquakes of up to 8.5 on the Richter scale. (And based on where this bridge is from, this is definitely a plus!) This bridge was completed in 1998, making it a lot younger than many other famous bridges. It was constructed by the Honshu-Shikoku Bridge Authority. This bridge is the…

    Humber Bridge
    Akahi-Kaikyo
    Le Pont De Normandie
    Storebaelt




  5. You will find this bridge in England. This suspension bridge required 480,000 tons of concrete (a heaping amount of concrete!) and even with that, it is often moving. In winds of 80mph, this bridge can move more than 3 meters in the middle. This bridge was completed in 1981. It is the…

    Brooklyn Bridge
    Le Pont De Normandie
    Storebaelt
    Humber Bridge